I am writing to you about Youth Retreat 2012 – the 39th annual Youth Retreat of our Eastern Diocese. This retreat will be held from Sunday, August 19 through Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Camp Howe in Goshen, Massachusetts. The theme of our retreat this year is “A House Not Made With Hands”. We have planned an exciting week of worship, prayer, learning, recreational activities, a bonn fire and a more.

The retreat is open to diocesan youth ages 8 – 17. The cost per participant is just $130.00. Attached please find a flyer to advertise the retreat in your parish. Also, there is a registration and health form. Please make as many copies of the form as are needed. The deadline for registration is July 1, 2012 and a $25.00 late fee will be applied after that date.

If you have any questions about our Youth Retreat, please do not hesitate to contact me. I thank you in advance for your support of your diocesan youth retreat and your encouragement for the youth of your parish to attend. May God continue to bless you and your parish in your ministry.